[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. Philippa writes:  ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community Music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in...

The fusion of Music, learning and internationalism forms the cornerstone of the IFC. We are an adult all-volunteer Chorus with a membership that spans nationalities, generations and professions — united by a passion for Music and singing. Some of our ...  moreThe fusion of Music, learning and internationalism forms the cornerstone of the IFC. We are an adult all-volunteer Chorus with a membership that spans nationalities, generations and professions — united by a passion for Music and singing. Some of our members have had a lifetime of Music and choral experience; others are only just beginning to discover the joy of singing. Whichever stage our members are experiencing in their personal Musical journeys, the IFC is filled with enriching opportunities to learn and grow both as Musicians and as individuals. The IFC is committed to sharing our love for Music and choral singing with the community through two formal concerts a year and additional performances at private and public events.  less

The Real Group was formed by five singers at the Royal Academy of Music and has been a professional ensemble since 1989 with apr 2700 concerts worldwide and 25 albums some of them gold or platinum. Original members: Margareta Bengtson, Katarina Henryson, ...  moreThe Real Group was formed by five singers at the Royal Academy of Music and has been a professional ensemble since 1989 with apr 2700 concerts worldwide and 25 albums some of them gold or platinum. Original members: Margareta Bengtson, Katarina Henryson, Anders Edenroth, Peder Karlsson and Anders Jalkéus. Later members: Emma Nilsdotter, Morten Vinther, Janis Strazdins, Lisa Östergren and Anton Forsberg.  

TAIKA (magic, charm, hex and conjuration) Choir was founded in 2012 by its conductor master of Music Karla-Maria Toiviainen. In a short time the Choir has achieved a valuable role in the Finnish community in The Netherlands. TAIKA practices in The Hagu...  moreTAIKA (magic, charm, hex and conjuration) Choir was founded in 2012 by its conductor master of Music Karla-Maria Toiviainen. In a short time the Choir has achieved a valuable role in the Finnish community in The Netherlands. TAIKA practices in The Hague. The Choir has a wide repertoire, ranging from folk to pop, with an emphasis on Finnish female choral Music. However, the Choir enthusiastically performs songs from all around the world. The Choir performs in a wide range of events hosted by businesses and organisations. https://www.taikaChoir.nl https://www.facebook.com/naiskuoro/ https://www.instagram.com/taikaChoir/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The promotional video was filmed, recorded and compiled by Carolina Cortés Zambelli from 12tonos (https://12tonos.com)  less

Razzle Dazzle Choir was founded in 2018 in Gdynia, a seaside city in northern Poland. It is a Choir ensemble of about 25 people, mainly amateurs. They share an incredible passion for Music and are keen on spreading their positive singing energy. The c...  moreRazzle Dazzle Choir was founded in 2018 in Gdynia, a seaside city in northern Poland. It is a Choir ensemble of about 25 people, mainly amateurs. They share an incredible passion for Music and are keen on spreading their positive singing energy. The Choir is known for its modern choral Music repertoire, consisting of songs from all over the world as well as pop Music masterpieces. The group was awarded a silver medal in pop Music category during 5th 'Music Everywhere Festival' in Gdansk in 2019. So far, the Choir has performed in several places in Poland, often the non-obvious ones, trying to make choral Music available to everyone. The Choir’s conductor, Zuzanna Popiołkiewicz, graduated from Conducting faculty at the Academy of Music in Gdansk. In 2012, as a representative of Poland, she led Music workshops for the American organization 'Singers of United Lands' in 23 US states, Canada, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Zambia. She conducted Choirs such as Symphony Chorus of New Orleans or Nairobi Chamber Choir in Ke...    less

The Rodolfus Choir is made up of singers aged from 16 to 25 who have been chosen from past and present members of the Eton Choral Courses for prospective choral scholars. Many members of the Choir are choral scholars, some are at Music college, and most h...  moreThe Rodolfus Choir is made up of singers aged from 16 to 25 who have been chosen from past and present members of the Eton Choral Courses for prospective choral scholars. Many members of the Choir are choral scholars, some are at Music college, and most hope to make a career in Music. Since its foundation by Ralph Allwood in 1984, the Choir have toured extensively in Europe, and have also appeared throughout the United Kingdom at venues great and small, including St John's, Smith Square and some of the country's most glorious cathedrals.  less

Poem by Marília Moreira (at age 15), Music by Jorge Moreira, performed by the dwsChorale in slightly anglicized Brazilian Portuguese (!). The Music is available for SSA ATB or soprano solo on cpld.org (Choral Public Domain Library)

A Unique Choir

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